Closing Date: 18/12/2026 Working Foreman (EA) Bowburn - Hourly Civil Engineering - Drainage & Wastewater Network Explore

Esh Group; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Esh Group in Bowburn is seeking a Working Foreman to lead general construction tasks on site, ensuring work meets client expectations and that Health, Safety and Environmental policies are followed at all times. This role requires hands-on leadership on flood defence works and drainage installations.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, manage timesheets and site records, and support the site manager with reports and photographs.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence – essential
• Confined space training – essential
• Environmental working experience - strongly preferred
• Street works qualifications – preferred
• Working in/near water – preferred
• SEATS – preferred
• SHEWCoP Experience - preferred

Responsibilities

• Installing flood defences to main rivers e.g. gabion baskets, rock armour, piling, clay flood banks etc
• Maintain floodwalls – e.g. Copings, re-pointing etc
• Installation of drains & ducts
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems
• Concreting & brickwork activities
• Reinstatement and landscaping experience
• Supporting the site manager by providing information via records, emails and photographs
• Excavation for structures including small scale piling works
• Laying ducts
• A good knowledge in TWs installation
• Ensure timesheets are submitted accurately and on time with excellent site records
• Able to navigate the use electronic devices to complete site documentation
• Adhere to company absence reporting procedure
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
• To ensure that all activities are completed to the highest quality
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a Working Foreman to Carry out general construction work, ensuring it meets the client’s expectations, and Health, Safety and the Environmental SSoW is adhered to at all times.

Location:

Bowburn

What we will expect from you:

• Installing flood defences to main rivers e.g. gabion baskets, rock armour, piling, clay flood banks etc
• Maintain floodwalls – e.g. Copings, re-pointing etc
• Installation of drains & ducts
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems
• Concreting & Brickwork activities
• Reinstatement and landscaping experience
• Supporting the site manager by providing information via records, emails and photographs
• Excavation for structures including small scale piling works
• Laying ducts
• A good knowledge in TWs installation
• Ensure timesheets are submitted accurately and on time with excellent site records
• Able to navigate the use electronic devices to complete site documentation
• Adhere to company absence reporting procedure
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
• To ensure that all activities are completed to the highest quality
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• Work safely and efficiently
• Customer complaints
• Standard of work
• Willingness to adapt to EA Policies

What to Expect from us:

• Care: We prioritise your wellbeing and development, offering a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and bring your best self to work
• Trust: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, with managers who believe in your abilities and are there to support you when needed
• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. You can rely on open, honest communication and fair decision making
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone is listened to, valued, and treated with dignity
• Working Together: Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll join a team that celebrates shared success and supports one another to achieve great results

Together, these values create a workplace where people feel welcome, trusted, appreciated, and proud to be part of the team.

Qualifications:

• A valid UK driving licence - essential
• Confined space training – essential
• Environmental working experience -strongly preferred
• Street works qualifications – preferred
• Working in/near water – preferred
• SEATS – preferred
• SHEWCoP Experience - preferred

Attributes & Skills:

• Has a “can do/ will do” attitude
• Is punctual and reliable
• To work safely and efficiently
• Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
• Polite and approachable at all timesIs open to new ideas and listens to other people’s point of view
• Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner